Magkaipit, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 200 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4867, 123.7287 (12° 29' North, 123° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 81.1 meters (266.1 feet) |
Magkaipit is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 200. This represented 0.93% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magkaipit in the 2015 Census was 275 broken down into 60 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 49 | 4.59 | |
| 285 | 60 | 4.75 | |
| 263 | 56 | 4.70 | |
| 328 | 75 | 4.37 | |
| 233 | 56 | 4.16 | |
| 275 | 60 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magkaipit is 10 to 14, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 3.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 12.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 12.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 11.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 5.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 4.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 3.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magkaipit fell from 225 in 1990 to 200 in 2020, a decrease of 25 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.48%, or a decrease of 75 people, from the previous population of 275 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | – | |
| 285 | 4.53% | |
| 263 | -1.71% | |
| 328 | 3.09% | |
| 233 | -11.70% | |
| 275 | 3.21% | |
| 200 | -6.48% |
Location
Magkaipit is situated at approximately 12.4867, 123.7287, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 81.1 meters or 266.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magkaipit shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.